What time does BVQ open?

Balsa de Valores de Quito opens at 09:30 and closes at 16:00 (America/Guayaquil), Monday – Friday.

What time does BVQ pre-market trading start?

Pre-market trading for BVQ starts at 4:00 AM Eastern Time (ET) and runs until the regular session opens at 9:30 AM. Pre-market trading allows investors to react to overnight news and earnings reports before the official market open.

What are BVQ after-hours trading hours?

BVQ after-hours trading runs from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) after the regular session closes. During after-hours, trading volume is typically lower and spreads may be wider than during regular hours.

Can I trade BVQ stocks outside regular hours?

Yes, BVQ offers extended trading hours including pre-market (4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET) and after-hours (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET). Most major brokers support extended-hours trading, though liquidity is lower and prices can be more volatile. Check with your broker for specific extended-hours trading policies and fees.

What holidays does BVQ observe?

Balsa de Valores de Quito observes 12 holidays in 2026, including major Ecuador national holidays and financial market-specific closures. Check the holiday calendar above for the complete schedule.

What timezone is BVQ in?

Balsa de Valores de Quito operates in America/Guayaquil timezone. The current market time is displayed above, and you can compare it with other major financial centers in the world clock section.

What currency does BVQ trade in?

Balsa de Valores de Quito trades in USD. It is located in Ecuador and serves the Americas region.

Balsa de Valores de Quito

Closed

Quito, Ecuador

USD

$2.4 billion

BVQWebsite

Current Status

Closed

Countdown to opening

00:00:00

Market Time (America/Guayaquil)

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Trading Hours

Monday – Friday

Pre-Market04:00 – 09:30

Regular Session09:30 – 16:00

After-Hours16:00 – 20:00

Next Open

09:30

Monday, August 24, 2026

GMT-5

Market Overview

Balsa de Valores de Quito is a major stock exchange serving the Americas region.

Market Cap

$2.4 billion

Location

Quito, Ecuador

Official Website

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Key Facts

Major regional exchange
Currency: USD
Location: Quito, Ecuador
Market Cap: $2.4 billion

Trading Info

Volume data not available

Market indices

Major Sectors

Primary industry sectors represented

Various sectors

2026 Holiday Schedule

Balsa de Valores de Quito trading holidays and special schedules

Independence of Guayaquil

Friday, October 9, 2026

Full Day

All Souls' Day

Monday, November 2, 2026

Full Day

Independence of Cuenca

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Full Day

Foundation of Quito (Observed)

Friday, December 4, 2026

Full Day

Christmas Day

Friday, December 25, 2026

Full Day

Next Holiday

Independence of Guayaquil on October 9

Timezone Information

Market Timezone

America/Guayaquil

UTC-05:00

Current Time

22:44:03

Standard Time

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